US Bridges

CR 375W over Leatherwood Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 950 S · Structure no. 6700153

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375W over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 375W over Leatherwood Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 375W
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 950 S
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53193, -86.91704
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 375W over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 375W over Leatherwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 375W over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 375W over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 375W over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.